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Joe Biden thegrio.com
January 19, 2021

Biden tears up over son Beau: ‘We should be introducing him as president’

President-elect Joe Biden said he regretted that his son Beau Biden was not here to witness him become the next…
January 11, 2021

Biden-Harris team announces ‘America United’ theme for Inauguration Day

The partly-virtual inauguration, they say, "marks a new chapter for the American people — one of healing, of unifying, of…
MLK Celebration thegrio.com
January 5, 2021

Biden, Harris to promote day of service in the spirit of MLK ahead of inauguration

The National Day of Service on Jan. 18 honors Martin Luther King Jr., encouraging Americans to volunteer in COVID-19 relief.
President Joe Biden thegrio.com
January 4, 2021

Biden to host ‘virtual parade across America’ on Inauguration Day

Joe Biden's virtual inauguration will "reflect on the diversity, heritage and resilience of the country," officials planning it contend.
November 22, 2020

Biden inauguration expected to be downsized from prior years amid pandemic

"I think it's going to definitely have to be changed," incoming White House chief of staff Ron Klain said of…
January 5, 2017

Despite backlash, Talladega band will perform at Trump inauguration

Talladega College's president announced that the school decided to send its band to march at the inauguration of Donald Trump…
January 3, 2017

British singer agrees to Trump inauguration, if she can perform song about lynching

Rebecca Ferguson, a British singer, said that she would “graciously accept” an invitation to sing at Donald Trump's inauguration, but…
January 2, 2017

Historically black college said to participate in Trump’s inauguration

Talladega College's Marching Tornadoes will perform at the inauguration of Donald Trump during the parade after the inauguration ceremony.
January 21, 2013

Obama officially signs Cabinet nominations

WASHINGTON (AP) - Minutes after his inauguration speech Monday, President Barack Obama signed documents officially submitting top administration nominations to…
January 21, 2013

Barack Obama's second presidential inauguration highlights (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - Celebrities and high profile political figures join the thousands of average Americans as they gather to witness President…
January 21, 2013

Obama, Biden receive gifts from GOP lawmakers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders have given President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden gifts, including flags that flew
January 21, 2013

Lupe Fiasco bashes Obama, escorted off stage at inaugural concert

theGRIO REPORT - Lupe Fiasco was escorted off the stage by security in Washington, D.C. on Sunday after insulting President…
January 19, 2013

President of Presidential Inaugural Committee on why 2013 is important for black community

theGRIO REPORT - Steve Kerrigan, President and CEO of the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) spoke to theGrio about why this…
January 17, 2013

theGrio’s guide to the 2013 black inaugural experience

theGRIO REPORT - We’ve done the legwork for you and provided a list of some of the most interesting happenings…
January 11, 2013

Stars line up for Obama’s inaugural events (SLIDESHOW)

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is drawing an A-list of performers for his inaugural festivities, including a massive gala…
January 10, 2013

President Obama to be sworn in using Bibles of Dr. Martin Luther King and President Lincoln

theGRIO REPORT - The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) has announced the Bibles that will be used by President Obama and…
January 7, 2013

Chicagoans gear up for Obama’s second inauguration

theGRIO REPORT - People are happy Obama has reclaimed his seat, but the novelty of having a Chicago-bred black president…